New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William David Cornwell
Georgetown University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Atlanta, GA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2085561
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William David Cornwell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Georgetown University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William David Cornwell is registered as bar number 2085561 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Gordon & Rees LLP, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30326. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (2,609 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How William compares to fellow Georgetown University alumni
Among the 1,596 Georgetown University graduates in the New York register, William David Cornwell is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Georgetown University alumni
Years since admission - 1,596 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,596 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University's 2,609 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2085561
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Gordon & Rees LLP
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30326
- Phone
- (404) 869-9054
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William David Cornwell's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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William David Cornwell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Cornwell licensed?
William Cornwell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William David Cornwell admitted to the bar?
William David Cornwell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did William David Cornwell go to law school?
William David Cornwell attended GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
What company does William David Cornwell work for?
William David Cornwell is associated with Gordon & Rees LLP in Atlanta, GA.
Is William David Cornwell in good standing?
No, William David Cornwell carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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